Origin
Delhi, LA
Evening in Delhi on Thursday
Local time
5:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Delhi, LA to Monroe, LA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
43m
Distance
38.3 mi
62 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Delhi, LA
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Monroe, LA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Delhi, LA to Monroe, LA covers 38.3 miles and takes about 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 20, Broadway Street, Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 35.8 miles on I 20. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.78 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 38.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 43m highway drive covering 38.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 20 and Broadway Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 35.8 miles on I 20.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 20 is the longest continuous segment at about 35.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and Broadway Street. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 80 / West 1st Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 38.3 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 80 / West 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 37.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 80 / West 1st Street
Turn left onto US 80 / West 1st Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
37.1 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward US 165 BUS, LA 15: Civic Center
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 165 BUS, LA 15: Civic Center
5
37.3 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
38.1 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
US 80; US 165 Business; LA 15 / Louisville Avenue
Turn left onto US 80; US 165 Business; LA 15 / Louisville Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 35.8 mi | 38m |
| Broadway Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North 6th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Louisville Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West 1st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Charter Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 35.8 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Delhi, LA and Monroe, LA.
1
Start on Charter Street
187 ft
·
13 sec
·
Charter Street
2
Turn left onto US 80
196 ft
·
4 sec
·
West 1st Street
3
Turn right
181 ft
·
6 sec
4
Continue on LA 17
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway Street
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
6
Merge onto I 20
36 mi
·
38 min
·
I 20
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward US 165 BUS, LA 15: Civic Center
8
Keep slight right at fork
303 ft
·
7 sec
9
Turn straight onto US 165 Business; LA 15
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway
10
Continue on US 165 Business; LA 15
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
North 6th Street
11
Turn left onto US 80; US 165 Business; LA 15
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Louisville Avenue
12
Turn left
45 ft
·
5 sec
13
Turn right
38 ft
·
2 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.78 one way
$11.57 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $6.35 | $12.70 |
| premium | $4.56 | $6.87 | $13.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.46 | $16.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.02 | $1.84 |
| Efficient EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.35 | $1.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.36 | $2.45 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Monroe, LA
Evening in Monroe on Thursday
Local time
5:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
43m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Delhi, LA to Monroe, LA covers 38.3 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 20, Broadway Street, Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.1 miles from Delhi, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.78 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 38.3 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 80 / West 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 37.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Delhi, LA to Monroe, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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